Come Visit North Clark Historical Museum in Amboy Washington this July
AMBOY, WASHINGTON – North Clark Historical Museum is in upper Amboy at 21416 NE 399th St. in the renovated 1910 United...
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National Park Service Lists La Grande Carnegie Library in the National Register of Historic Places
LA GRANDE, Oregon - The La Grande Carnegie Library in downtown La Grande is among Oregon’s newest entries in the...
142nd Wing to conduct Independence Day flyovers
The 142nd Wing out of Portland Air National Guard Base, Portland, Oregon will conduct July 4th flyovers for ceremonies throughout...
Science on Tap to Highlight Portland’s Frog Tunnel Success at Alberta Rose Theatre
PORTLAND, Ore. — Science enthusiasts, conservation advocates, and curious community members are invited to learn how an innovative wildlife crossing...
Portland Nonprofits to Host Ross Island Blackberry Harvest and Restoration Advocacy Event
PORTLAND, Ore. — Portland-area environmental organizations are inviting the public to paddle to Ross Island later this month for a...
America 250 Oregon Commission to Participate in “Sharing the Spirit of America,” a Simultaneous Reading of the Declaration of Independence on July 8
Portland, OR — On July 8, 2026, communities across the nation will unite in a simultaneous reading of the Declaration...
Check out Oregon State Parks with your library card
(SALEM, Ore.) – Oregon Parks and Recreation Department (ORPD) and the State Library of Oregon are partnering to offer free...
The High Desert Museum Featured in Smithsonian Exhibition This Summer
Bend, Oregon, June 29, 2026 – As thousands gather in Washington, D.C. in celebration of the nation’s upcoming 250th anniversary,...
Oaks Park Breaks Out the Red, White and Blue for 4th of July
This Fourth of July is a big one – and Oaks Park is doing its part to make America’s 250th...
Portland Fruit Tree Project Expands Fresh Food Distribution with New West Side Harvest Hub
This summer, Portland Fruit Tree Project is expanding with a second refrigerated distribution hub on the west side of the...
Clatsop County Launches Summer 2026 Parks Photo Contest
Astoria, OR -- Grab your camera or mobile device and show us what you love about Clatsop County parks. Clatsop...
Downtown Portland’s Newest Park Opens in Style June 25th, Unveiling a Plaza Dedicated to Portland Drag Queen Built by Public-Private Partnership
Following a June 18th Ribbon Cutting, Darcelle XV Plaza Invites All to a “Spectacular-Spectacular Party” on June 25th Featuring State and Local Leaders, Drag Performances, the Oregon Symphony, Dancing, and...
Oregon Wildlife Foundation Invites Public to Celebrate Herman the Sturgeon’s Birthday This Sunday
(CASCADE LOCKS, Ore.) – Oregon’s most famous fish is celebrating another trip around the sun. The Oregon Wildlife Foundation (OWF)...
Roller Skating and Dads Take Center Stage at Oaks Park June 20-21
Oaks Park will be extra festive the weekend of June 20-21 with special celebrations planned to honor dads on Father’s...
ShirtzenPantz Opens Third Portland Store in Downtown Core, Featuring World’s Largest Pants, Custom Art Installation and Denim Throne
(PORTLAND, Ore) June 15, 2026. — Shirtzenpantz, the viral thrift brand created by twin brothers Ethan and Owen Gail, is...
Crown Point Country Museum Unveils New Indigenous History Displays and Public Art Exhibit
CORBETT, Ore. — Visitors to the Crown Point Country Museum this summer will have the opportunity to explore new exhibits...
Come Out and Play! 2026 Summer Activities in Salem are Still Registering
Day camps, sports camps, classes and events continue through August Fee waivers are available for many activities Salem, Ore. –...
Bandon Cranberry Festival Earns Oregon Heritage Tradition Designation Ahead of 80th Anniversary
BANDON, Ore. — The Bandon Cranberry Festival has received official recognition as an Oregon Heritage Tradition, marking a significant milestone...
Salem Residents Invited to Explore Historic Archaeology Site During June 20 Open House
SALEM, Ore. — The public will have a unique opportunity to step into Oregon’s early history during an Archaeology Open...
Oregon Heritage Commission awards grants for museum projects
The Oregon Heritage Commission has awarded $75,000 in grants to 13 museums throughout the state as part of the Oregon...
New outdoor learning pavilion opens for community use at ODF’s Astoria demonstration forest
ASTORIA, Ore.—The new outdoor learning pavilion at the Oregon Department of Forestry’s (ODF) Astoria District Office was completed on May...
Lents International Farmers Market Opens 21st Season in Southeast Portland
PORTLAND, Ore. — The Lents International Farmers Market will open for its 21st season on Sunday, June 7, welcoming shoppers...
Cherriots Launches ‘Wrapped in Community’ Initiative, Invites Public to Help Choose Bus Wrap Themes
SALEM, Ore. — Cherriots is inviting residents across the Salem-Keizer area to help shape the look of its transit fleet...
OSP invites Oregon youth to help name new Fish & Wildlife K-9
SALEM, Ore. (3 June 2026) – Paws up for OSP’s newest K-9 recruit. The one-year-old red Labrador Retriever is currently...
Summer Takes Flight at the High Desert Museum with Raptors of the Desert Sky and More
BEND, OR — Summer is in full swing at the High Desert Museum, with daily wildlife encounters, immersive exhibitions, living...